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Re: Re: Re: Montane Featherlite Pants sizing
My waist is 32", inseam 31". Sounds like maybe a Large is the way to go. Thanks guys!

In GEAR » Montane Featherlite Pants sizing
February 11, 10:35am

Montane Featherlite Pants sizing
Quick question for Montane owners: I'm about to buy a pair of these to use as rain pants, layered over my Patagonia French Roast Pants, which I wear in size M. Anyone know what size I should ...

In GEAR » Montane Featherlite Pants sizing
February 09, 3:42pm

Re: Re: Re: Lighter than my G4
Awesome job, Joe! Yeah, 13 oz is excellent for a winter pack. Those snowshoes look like the MSR Lightning Ascents - I have those and love 'em. Strapping them on the outside, I do think they ...

In Make Your Own Gear » Winter pack
February 09, 12:34pm

Re: Re: Re: Does anyone use an Arc Alpinist in winter?
Yep, I've been using my Arc Alpinist in this temp-range a lot. I recently pushed to 12F with the following: Cocoon pullover (0.6" loft) shell jacket two fleece balaclavas softshell an...

In GEAR » Does anyone use an Arc Alpinist in winter?
February 09, 10:59am

Re: Golite Cave 1 vs. MLD Grace Tarp
The Grace Tarp would be my choice. Caternary cut tarps with a 'tapered-rectangle' shape are easier and quicker to pitch than beaked tarps. I'm big on being able to whip out my tarp an...

In GEAR » Golite Cave 1 vs. MLD Grace Tarp
February 09, 10:26am

Re: re:Insulated Pants
Brett, The upcoming Cocoon PRO pants have full side zips, as well as a wp/b shell, as opposed to the original zipperless, pertex quantum Cocoon pants. Check them out here http://www.bozemanmou...

In Winter Hiking » Insulated Pants
February 06, 9:13pm

Re: Insulated Pants
Well, the cocoon pants should be slightly more loft than the micropuffs, if they're the same spec as their respective pullovers. BPL measured the loft of the Micropuff pullover at 0.53", ...

In Winter Hiking » Insulated Pants
February 06, 7:39pm

Re: Re: ill take it!
Sold.

In Gear Swap » FS: MLD Silnylon Poncho Tarp
February 05, 3:42pm

Re: Re: Miserable Environment: The Worst Conditions?
Re: Mountain to Mountain. I've been wanting to do a springtime northern AT route like this for a long time, but have been put off by warnings about the fragility of the trails during the s...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Miserable Environment: The Worst Conditions?
February 04, 1:17pm

Re: ill take it!
Sale Pending. Thanks all!

In Gear Swap » FS: MLD Silnylon Poncho Tarp
February 01, 3:25pm

All Reader Reviews by Jason Shaffer

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Oware
I've placed two orders with Oware. Staff was happy to answer my questions, and items were shipped VERY promptly. I recommend Oware to a lot of friends, especially those looking for durable, stra...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
February 09, 10:06am

Wigwam Ingenius Hiker Socks
Since these socks are sold at so many outdoor shops (and then given as gifts to us outdoors-y types!) I thought I’d post a warning. These things are junk. I took them on a trip when I couldn’t find ...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
January 30, 8:56pm

BackpackingLight.com
I've been a member under different user-names since BPL's first few months, and I have been continually impressed. However, in the last 2 years in particular, BPL has improved its customer se...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 28, 12:27pm

Inov8 RocLite 315
These are the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn, and the only brand that has pulled me away from Montrail in the last 8 years. But, having grown accustomed to the durability of the Montrail H...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
January 28, 11:33am

GoLite Jam2
I received the Jam2 only a week ago, but I did manage to get in a 3-day 60-miler, as well as a short dayhike, which were fine opportunities to get a feel for this pack. (I carried a 7-day food load f...

In Backpacks - Frameless
January 26, 1:46pm

Mountain Laurel Designs eVent Rain Mitts
Normally I don’t like to review an item until I’ve really put it through its paces, but since this is a new product that’s received a bit of a buzz, I thought I’d provide some initial impressions. If...

In Clothing - Raingear
January 21, 10:30am

Vargo Titanium Non-Stick Kettle 0.9L
I bought one of these here at BPL awhile back, and opened the box to find that the loose-fitting lid h...

In Cookware - Titanium
January 17, 11:40am

Backpacking Light Firelite SUL-500 Cookpot
Since so many people have been disappointed by the fit of the lid, I guess I must have just gotten lucky. Mine fits perfectly: not so tight that I can’t remove it without disturbing the pot, not so ...

In Cookware - Titanium
January 17, 11:17am

Mountain Laurel Designs Silnylon Poncho Tarp
I had originally ordered the standard 9.5' long model, but found it a little too long in poncho-mode. The front provided coverage to the tops of my shoes, which might be ideal for some people, but I ...

In Shelters - Tarps & Floorless
July 24, 8:00am